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From the Safety Data Sheet

Full SDS ↗ (rev. 2019-12-06)

GHS hazard codes are quoted from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet. PPE tiers below translate those codes and the listed ingredient chemistry; they are not CarCareTruth recommendations.

EyesRequiredMfr. SDS §8 · 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · GHS H318
SkinSituationalMfr. SDS §8 · 29 CFR 1910.138(a) · GHS H315
LungsRecommendedMfr. SDS §8
VentilationNo PPE in published sources

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EyesRequired

From the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8

H318 (serious eye damage, Cat 1) per SDS §2 — GHS classification warrants eye protection.

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U.S. regulatory standard

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1); 1910.151(c)

The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from… liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids…

ANSI Z87.1 (chemical splash protection — incorporated via §1910.6)

OSHA standards apply to workplaces. Cited here as the U.S. reference threshold for the underlying hazard class.

UN GHS hazard statement

H318

Causes serious eye damage

UN GHS Rev. 9 (2021)

CarCareTruth publishes the cited sources verbatim and does not advise what action a user should take. Consult the full SDS before use.

SkinSituational

From the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8

H315 (skin irritation) per SDS §2 — situational for this low-frequency leave-on application.

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U.S. regulatory standard

29 CFR 1910.138(a)

appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from… chemicals which produce an adverse effect on the skin or eyes…

OSHA standards apply to workplaces. Cited here as the U.S. reference threshold for the underlying hazard class.

UN GHS hazard statement

H315

Causes skin irritation

UN GHS Rev. 9 (2021)

CarCareTruth publishes the cited sources verbatim and does not advise what action a user should take. Consult the full SDS before use.

LungsRecommended

From the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8

H335 (may cause respiratory irritation) per SDS §2 — respiratory protection warranted during application.

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CarCareTruth publishes the cited sources verbatim and does not advise what action a user should take. Consult the full SDS before use.

Ventilation

The published Safety Data Sheet for this product does not specify ventilation protection for consumer use.

Workplace context

29 CFR 1910.134(a); 1910.1000

the primary objective shall be to prevent atmospheric contamination [via] accepted engineering control measures (for example, enclosure or confinement of the operation, general and local ventilation, and substitution with less toxic materials).

Triggered by GHS H335 on the SDS.

OSHA standards apply to workplaces. Cited here as the U.S. reference threshold for the underlying hazard class.

PPE tiers translate the manufacturer’s SDS and U.S. regulatory standards. Not professional safety advice. How we report safety.

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CarCareTruth's Analysis

Last reviewed May 15, 2026

TL;DR Ceramic coating that bonds to plastic and rubber trim for a natural satin finish — community data for ceramic trim coatings broadly supports 6–12 months on a weekly-washed vehicle, though this product has no independent long-term reviews (brand-direct only, no Amazon listing). The SDS carries a DANGER signal word: H318 (serious eye damage) warrants goggles; the product is also highly flammable (flash point 9°C), and SDS §7 specifies outdoor application with ignition sources eliminated.

What it is and how it performs

Applied by foam applicator to exterior trim plastics and rubber, this 50 ml bottle cures to a protective film that repels water and resists UV fading. Application takes 5–15 minutes on a clean, dry surface; the extremely low flash point (9°C) restricts use to well-ventilated outdoor settings away from any ignition source. The cured finish is natural satin — community accounts describe it as factory-stock rather than artificially dressed. The brand claims 1–2 years of durability; community data for the ceramic trim coating category puts the realistic range at 6–12 months on a weekly-washed vehicle. No Amazon-verified long-term reviews exist for this product specifically.

Who should buy this — and who should skip it

Right for an owner who wants semi-permanent ceramic trim protection with a natural, non-dressed look and is comfortable applying a flammable solvent-based product outdoors. Skip it if trim is actively faded or chalky — restore first, then coat. Skip it also if you want a water-based, lower-hazard option; several ceramic trim coatings offer similar performance with a cleaner health profile and Amazon availability for easier comparison.

Safety and environmental impact

SDS §2 carries DANGER: H318 (serious eye damage, Cat 1) from the coating-resin component, H335 (respiratory irritation), and H315 (skin irritation). The solvent carrier (40–55% of the formula) is Flammable Liquid Category 2 (flash point 9°C); SDS §7 specifies outdoor use in well-ventilated areas with ignition sources eliminated. No Prop 65, no PFAS, no aquatic H-code classification at mixture level. The product is not biodegradable and carries ~400 g/L Cal ARB VOC — the solvent is EPA VOC-exempt but not under California's stricter CARB rules.

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